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UNMC College of Nursing Kearney Division, Good Samaritan Health Systems, National Alliance on Mental Illness to present mental health conference

The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing Kearney Division, Good Samaritan Health Systems and the National Alliance on Mental Illness will host a mental health conference, Hope Shines, June 21 and 22. The conference, which will be held at the Nebraskan Student Union at University of Nebraska-Kearney, is targeted towards mental health professionals, […]

Jun 9, 2003

66 eighth-graders from Nebraska schools attend UNMC Health/Science Meet

Sixty-six eighth-grade students from 25 schools across Nebraska attended UNMC’s 11th annual Health/Science Meet June 5-7 for an educational and fun experience. The meets goal is to inspire students, especially those from rural communities, to pursue careers in health care. The students qualified for the meet by submitting science projects in regional science competitions. The […]

Jun 9, 2003

MMI, Scottish Rite Foundation celebrate 25th anniversary

For 25 years, the Munroe-Meyer Institute (MMI) and the Scottish Rite Foundation of Omaha have contributed to a partnership that has benefited many children with speech and language disorders.

The 25th anniversary of this partnership was celebrated on Thursday, at the Scottish Rite Masonic Center, 202 S.20th St.

Jun 6, 2003

Chancellor to address budget cuts at forums

UNMC Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D., will host two forums next week for faculty, employees and students, detailing how UNMC will address the remaining budget cuts, totaling $2 million, for the upcoming fiscal year.

Jun 6, 2003

Cardiology symposium garners strong turnout

A symposium looking at common problems in cardiology is being held today at the downtown Embassy Suites Hotel with a total of 165 health professionals from Iowa and Nebraska expected to be in attendance.

Jun 6, 2003

UNMC Third Quarter Research Grants Total $12 Million

The University of Nebraska Medical Center received $12 million in federal research grants during the third quarter of fiscal year 2002-03. The third quarter includes the months of January, February and March. Total research funding for the year is now $38.8 million a 9 percent increase over last years record-breaking $35.7 million after three quarters. […]

Jun 6, 2003

Annual recognition banquet tonight

A banquet honoring UNMC service award recipients, retirees and the past year’s Gold ‘U’ recipients will take place tonight (June 5) at the Omaha Marriott Hotel, 10220 Regency Circle.

Jun 5, 2003

Destination Midtown informational session today

Today (June 5), UNMC will conduct an “informational session” on Destination Midtown. The session will begin at noon in the NHS University Amphitheater, Room 4208. UNMC, UMA and NHS employees are invited.

Jun 5, 2003

UNMC names new College of Nursing dean

Virginia Tilden, D.N.Sc., associate dean for research for the Oregon Health & Science University School of Nursing, will be appointed to serve as sixth dean of the UNMC College of Nursing, pending approval of the NU Board of Regents.

Dr. Tilden, who would assume the post Oct. 8, will succeed Ada Lindsey, Ph.D., dean of the UNMC College of Nursing, who will retire July 31 after more than eight years at UNMC.

Jun 5, 2003

MMI, Scottish Rite Foundation Celebrate 25th Anniversary today

For 25 years, the Munroe-Meyer Institute (MMI) and the Scottish Rite Foundation of Omaha have contributed to a partnership that has benefited many children with speech and language disorders.

The 25th anniversary of this partnership will be celebrated today (June 5) at the Scottish Rite Masonic Center, 202 S.20th St. Festivities include an open house and informative tours of the facilities beginning at 11 a.m. Free lunch will be served until 1 p.m. and a Dixieland band will provide musical entertainment. At 5:30, a dinner of steak or fish will be served and the cast from the Buddy Holly tribute will perform an hour of songs for diners.

Jun 5, 2003